Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and Solway, said he would rebel against Rachel Reeves’ Budget measure to extend inheritance tax

Savours, who represents one of Britain’s most rural constituencies, is the first rebel to openly oppose the policy

The Liberal Democrats have called for the government to exempt "working farms" from its inheritance tax plans. Under plans announced in the Budget, inherited agricultural properties worth more than £1m will be subject to inheritance tax at 20% from April 2026 - having previously been exempt.

In a blow to thousands of countryside voters, Sir Keir Starmer's party backed the so-called 'family farm tax' - which will hammer those who want to pass on their businesses to future generations.

I’d vote against inheritance tax changes if real vote held today - Markus Campbell-Savours said he would ‘seek important amendments’ to the policy affecting farmers.

The Government defended the proposed changes to inheritance tax and believes around 500 estates a year will be affected.